How to pronounce aitch
Say it like AYCH. Aitch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- AYCH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aitch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of aitch
American and British speakers say aitch in essentially the same way: /eɪtʃ/ in the US and /eɪtʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: AYCH.
What does aitch mean?
- The name of the Latin script letter H/h.“The word hour is written with a silent aitch.”
Where does aitch come from?
From Middle English ache, borrowed from Old French ache, from Vulgar Latin *acca.
Questions about saying aitch
How do you pronounce aitch?
Say AYCH. The American pronunciation is /eɪtʃ/. In British English it is /eɪtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aitch?
Aitch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: AYCH.
Do Americans and Brits say aitch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /eɪtʃ/ and the British form is /eɪtʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.